“Can you take this thing if I can’t find the papers?” That was the first thing the owner asked us. She was a widow clearing out her yard in Pine Castle, FL. Behind the house, at the canal seawall, sat a 20 ft white Sea Fox 199 center console. The fiberglass hull had gone yellow at the waterline from sitting in the quiet water.
Our crew arrived with a flatbed tow rig and a small deck winch. Low tree limbs hung across the narrow path along the house, and a power line ran right over the only way out. We could not raise a crane boom here. Instead, we cleared the lower branches with hand saws, set snatch blocks on ground stakes, and guided the vessel slowly up the embankment with low-tension straps to keep clear of the line.
We towed the boat to our facility, salvaged the outboard engine and the trailer, and took the fiberglass hull to a scrap yard where it was crushed for final disposal. Boats over 20 feet get a quick price check by phone, because the hull length and site access change how we winch them out. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. If you need boat removal in Pine Castle or anywhere in Orange County, call us at 833-658-4847.
In our experience, Florida sun bakes fiberglass quickly, while heat, humidity, and June rains fill open center consoles and trap moisture. That water weight makes a boat much heavier than its factory rating, so we drain the hull before hauling. We also pump out all fuel, drain the motor oil, and pull the battery for proper disposal before recycling the metals.
The job at a glance
| Boat | 20 ft Sea Fox 199 center console |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Canal seawall behind a house |
| Coverage area | Orange County |
| Outcome | Engine and trailer salvaged, hull crushed at a scrap yard |
Illustrative example: a representative boat removal in Orange County, not a record of a specific customer job. Photos are illustrative too.
Before you call: two common questions
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
We take boats with broken or seized engines all the time. Our crew uses electric winches, rollers, and tow rigs to move the vessel without relying on motor power. You do not need to fix the engine or get it running before we come pick it up.
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
Having the title helps, but it is not always required. If the paper title is missing, we can verify ownership through state registration records or have you sign a simple a release of liability. We handle the paperwork so the boat is removed legally from your property.
Where our crews work around Pine Castle
Crews cover Orange County: Orlando, Apopka, Bay Lake and Winter Garden. Summer storms and high heat bring a lot of calls this season. Rain collects fast in open hulls, while sun breaks down the gelcoat. Homeowners in the county call us to haul away old vessels before the weather causes complete structural failure or creates a breeding spot for insects.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Pine Castle, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
